Nevada’s first lady Kathleen Sandoval is kicking off an early education initiative in the state, calling on businesses and civic organizations to help young students prepare for a lifetime of learning.

Nevada Republicans pushed ahead Saturday with identifying GOP candidates they believe deserve the party’s backing in the upcoming primary election — even if their opponent is a fellow Republican. The delegates cast secret ballots on the endorsements the same day the newly approved effort drew bitter divisions at the state party’s convention in Las Vegas.